Hawaii is one of my favorite places to visit, and cozy mysteries are my favorite novels to read, so I love it when I can combine the two together and create a list called my favorite Hawaiian mystery novels. Disclosure:…

Who hasn’t dreamed of an exotic vacation to a tropical island where palm trees sway next to a sparkling turquoise ocean? How about dining on lobster every night in an elegant dining room where men are dressed in tuxedoes and…

“You’re not getting any exercise. You’re just sitting there and the horse is doing all the work!” Decades later I can still hear my mother mocking me as she stood safely several feet back from the fence, giving the stink…

A little-known fact about me is that sometimes I like watching car crash compilation videos on YouTube. Not that I want to see anyone get hurt! It’s just a weird fascination that I can’t stop watching. Forget the horrors of…

When I chose Oregon for my 2018 vacation, a lot of the destination decision centered around my dogs who’d be my traveling companions. It comes down to the old question: what to do with your dogs when you travel. For…

Do you have an investing strategy? I think pretty much everyone’s strategy when it comes to investing is not to lose their money! There are some low risk choices you can make with your money, like high interest savings accounts…

Do you think you can manage your money better than your bank or credit union’s financial advisors? There is no doubt in my mind that my financial advisor at Coast Capital Savings can’t manage my money better than me. You…

Who’s ready to try a spicy apple green tea smoothie? Whether you’re on a diet or making healthier changes to your lifestyle, green tea is probably on your radar. I’m not so much a hot tea person, but I make…

Does your grocery store have a bulk food section where there are barrels or bins of mostly dry goods? Measure what you need into a plastic bag and control the portion you buy. I remember the first store that offered…

Are you a breakfast person? I’ve never been much of a morning person. That being said, I’ve had jobs that started at 7am and 7:30am, the latter being a one hour drive, so many times I’m rushing out the door…

Who else has received email from Jobs State Employment Ltd? The big question anyone thinks upon receiving unsolicited emails is are they legit or are they a scam? Are they spammers? What’s their deal? Is their name Jobs State Employment…